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2020 Buick RegalProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
585
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/senderHIGH

1 owners reported electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:sensorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender1 (33%)
Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:sensor1 (33%)
Wheels & Tires1 (33%)

2020 Buick Regal: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender Issues

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2020 Buick Regal, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:sensor Issues

Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:sensor complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2020 Buick Regal, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:sensor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2020 Buick Regal, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

22V465000Sep 2022

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2020 Buick Regal NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Buick Regal is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2020 Buick Regal vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

3

Class avg

80

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2020 Buick Regal: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Buick Regal?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2020 Buick Regal is related to the electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2020 Buick Regal reliable?
The 2020 Buick Regal has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2020 Buick Regal problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2020 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes, the 2020 Buick Regal has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Regal problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2020 Buick Regal data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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